Maitland Family Support Scheme is a not for profit community based organisation that has supported families in the Maitland area since 1982. Maitland Family Support Scheme strives to achieve the best outcomes possible for children, families and the community, by promoting and supporting safe children, strong families and supportive families. Family Support Program. This program offers support and assistance to families using a strengths based family centred, child focused approach. MFSS Family Support Program is an Early Intervention program that provides case management for up to 12 months. Eligibility. Families that reside in the Maitland LGA or in the suburbs of Beresfield & Tarro, Families that have a child in their care under the age of 13 years. Pregnant women. Families that are not receiving case management from another service or agency including Brighter Futures or Family and Community Services. Maitland Family Support Case Managers offer: Home Visits, Centre based appointments, outreach to convenient locations throughout the area. Information & Referral Service. Provide links to your local community and to appropriate resources and supports. Group programs We offer a wide range of parenting and practical skills groups including: Triple P, 123 Magic, Circle of Security, Self Esteem, Healthy Relationships, Keeping Children Safe, parenting etc.

Counselling therapist in Newcastle. Domestic violence, personal growth, bullying, cyber bullying, assistance with all court matters.

Mental Health (WAIMH) Rosie is passionate about helping people through difficult times. Rosie’s warm, open, and direct approach is what she feels builds a strong and positive therapeutic relationship. Rosie takes a collaborative approach to therapy, knowing that you intrinsically know your own direction and she is just here to help you walk that path. Rosie takes the approach that no one is perfect, and that discovering what makes your life worth living is done through trial and error. Rosie enjoys teaching that self-compassion doesn’t come easy, but it is a foundation for allowing yourself to try.

The Lakes Counselling is founded on the value that everyone, no matter what age, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status is entitled to be treated with respect and compassion. The Lakes Counselling also aims to provide the best possible mental health treatment by a culturally sensitive and well trained mental health professional. ​

Counselling with Sophie is currently an online counselling service available to anyone who wants to connect in an online format. Sophie is passionate about journeying with people through their tough times. Sophie is an encourager at heart and she likes to create a gentle space for people to come and be heard. Sophie's approach is firstly to listen to the client's story. Then, she will discuss client goals and identify how they can work together to achieve them. Sophie works with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges and life change. Sophie also has extensive experience working with children and teenagers and in this online format will work with young people aged 12 and over. 12-18 year olds can face enormous challenges as they navigate through their teenage years. Sophie can work with a range of issues in this age bracket including depression, anxiety, social difficulties, relationship challenges, family break-ups, school avoidance, behaviour problems and trauma. Sophie offers a FREE 15 minute introductory phone call so that you can get to know each other, discuss the presenting issues and find out if you will be a good fit together as counsellor and client. Then, if you are comfortable proceeding with counselling, you can book your first session in online through Sophie's website. Just select a day and time that suits you, provide payment details and book it in. It's as easy as that. Sophie will send you a confirmation email with all the details and then you can look forward to connecting with her online when your appointment day arrives. Current wait times for counselling are minimal and you do not need a referral to book in. If you have been thinking about seeking counselling but haven't quite gotten around to taking that first step, why don't you begin with the FREE, no obligation, 15 minute phone call to see if it will work for you.